I was diagnosed with breast cancer on April 8th. I have already met with most of my 'cancer team' physicians and I feel completely confident in their commitment to my care. I have already undergone several diagnostic tests and still have more to do. Thus far, I have gone through 20 weeks of chemotherapy. The first round was eight weeks and probably the most difficult thing I've done so far. Now having said that, I am scheduled for a double Masectomy with reconstruction this Wednesday, October 22 of 2014. My treatment will then be followed with radiation and I have found out that I am BRCA2 positive and will need to have my ovaries removed as well. I have full faith in my entire team, but won't lie, I am terrified.

Ryan Marie
Ashburn, VA